Black mother-of-pearl behind twelve small pearl dots, with two rose gold hands crossing it. The dial is dark but never flat: the shell throws blue, green and violet across the surface depending on where the light comes from, and the pale dots stay put while the colour moves around them. \n\n Case and Wrist Presence \n A 32mm round case in black ion-plated steel, with a matt bezel and a bracelet that joins at twelve and six through curved end pieces rather than conventional lugs. The result is an unbroken outline and a watch that sits flat. Black takes the shine out of a small case, so this reads as quieter on the wrist than a polished steel version of the same design. \n\n Dial and Legibility \n Black mother-of-pearl, cut from real shell. Twelve small round pearl-white markers sit at the hours, one at each position, and the eagle and wordmark sit in the upper half. Two rose gold hands, no seconds hand. The dots give this dial something most decorative dials lack: a full set of hour references, so you can actually read the time to the minute rather than estimating it. \n\n Movement and Functions \n Quartz, hours and minutes. No winding, no date, nothing to reset if the watch sits unworn. Set it with the crown and change the battery every couple of years. \n\n Bracelet and Fit \n A black ion-plated steel bracelet in a fine multi-row pattern, narrow and flexible, sized by removing links at a jeweller. Because black plating shows brightness where it wears through, the fit matters more than it would on bare steel: a bracelet worn loose slides and rubs against itself all day, and that is where the colour goes first. \n\n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants a dark watch that is still soft. All-black steel with a shell dial and rose gold hands is a more interesting combination than plain black, and the small case keeps it from looking severe. \n\n Care and Maintenance \n Wipe the case and bracelet with a dry cloth after wear, since a black finish shows skin oil and dust immediately. Never use an abrasive or a polishing cloth on the plating. Keep perfume off the bracelet, and dry it fully between the links if it gets wet. \n\n Technical Specifications \n \n Reference AR11268 \n Brand Emporio Armani \n Collection Gianni T-Bar \n Case diameter 32mm \n Case colour Black \n Dial Black mother-of-pearl \n Markers Pearl dots \n Movement Quartz \n Functions Hours, minutes \n Bracelet Black ion-plated stainless steel \n \n\n Buying With Confidence \n The movement carries a 24-month international manufacturer warranty, excluding battery and normal wear. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, delivered anywhere in South Africa with tracking, and can be returned unworn in its original packaging under the Consumer Protection Act. The crown is set with a small pale cabochon, the one bright point on an otherwise black case.